Maytag 120 V Washer User Manual


 
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Electrical Requirements
IMPORTANT : The washermustbe electricallygrounded in
accordance with local codes and ordinances or,inthe absenceof
local codes,with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70,
latest edition.
If codes permit andaseparate ground wireis used, it is
recommended that aqualified electrical installer determine
thatthe ground path is adequate.
Do not ground to a gas pipe.
Do not have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit.
Acopyof the above code standards can be obtained from:
National Fire Protection Association
One Batterymarch Park,Quincy, MA 02269
A 120 volt,60 Hz, AC only, 15- or 20-amp, fused electrical
circuit is requir ed.Atime-delay fuse or cir cuit breakeris
recommended. It is recommended that a separate circuit
serving only this washer be provided.
The washer is equipped with a power supply cordhavinga
3prong grounding plug.
To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be plugged
into a mating, 3prong, grounding-type outlet, grounded in
accordance with local codes andordinances. If amating
outlet is not available, it is the personalresponsibility and
obligationof the customer to have the properly grounded
outlet installed by aqualified electrician.
Electrical ShockHazard
Plug into agrounded3prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not useanadapter.
Do not usean extension cord.
Failure to followthese instructions canresult in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
WA RNING
RecommendedGro und Method
The washer,when installed,mustbeelectrically gr ounded in
accordance with local codes, or in theabsence of local codes,
with the National ElectricalCode, ANSI/NFPA70, latest edition,
and alllocal codes andordinances.